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1 Groat - Henry VIII 1st coinage; Henry VII portrait ND
| Silver (.925) | 2.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1509-1526 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTOR E · mEV’
Lettering (regular font): POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTOR E · MEV’
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor, Henry VIII (1509-47), First coinage (1509-26), London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VIII (1st coinage; Henry VII portrait) ND (1509-1526) coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, specifically Henry VIII, who was known for his powerful and influential rule in English history.
